Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Diisopropyl trisulfide
Synonym(s)	Isopropyl trisulfide;2,6-Dimethyl-3,4,5-trithiaheptane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	bis(1-Methylethyl)trisulfide
JECFA number	1300
CAS number	5943-34-0
FEMA number	3968
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	182.4
Chemical formula	C6H14S3
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to slightly yellowish liquid; sulfurous garlic-like aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; 1% soluble in heptane; soluble in triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	107-108° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.441-1.445
Specific gravity	1.134-1.140
Other requirements	supplied as a 1-2% solution in triacetin
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
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